key battery TOYOTA TACOMA 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ....................... 424
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 424
If you have a flat tire............ 433
If the engine will not start .... 449
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................... 450
If you lose your keys ........... 451
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 452
If your vehicle overheats ..... 456
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 459
6-1. Specifications.................... 462 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ......................... 462
Fuel information .................. 479
Tire information ................... 482
6-2. Customization ................... 493 Customizable features ........ 493
Items to initialize ................. 494
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 496
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 497
Camper information ............ 499 Abbreviation list ........................ 506
Alphabetical index .................... 508
What to do if... ........................... 517
6Vehicle specifications
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Wireless remote control depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the key is not used.) If the wireless remote control function does not
operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.
(P. 391)
■ If the wireless remote control does not operate
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. ( P. 35)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Conditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
●Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 493)

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential information .... 414If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................. 414
If you think something is wrong ............................. 420
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 421
Event data recorder ......... 422
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency .................... 424
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 424
If you have a flat tire......... 433
If the engine will not start ................................ 449
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 450
If you lose your keys ........ 451
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..................... 452
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 456
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 459

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Differential
Battery
Open voltage at
68
F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the key
is removed with all the lights turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Oil capacity
Front
(4WD models)1.59 qt. (1.50 L, 1.32 Imp.qt.)
Rear 2WD models except PreRunner
3.66 qt. (3.46 L, 3.04 Imp.qt.)
4WD models and PreRunner
3.12 qt. (2.95 L, 2.60 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
“Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” is
filled in your Toyota vehicle at factory fill.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine
Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above
specification. Please contact your Toyota
dealer for further details.

510 Alphabetical index
Side mirrors .............................66
Downhill Assist Control
System .................................... 181
Driver’s seat belt reminder buzzer ............................. 427, 428
Driver's seat belt reminder light ................................. 427, 428
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 130
Correct posture .......................79
Driving assist systems........... 184
Procedures ............................ 128
Winter driving tips.................. 201
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse............................. 393
If the engine will not start ...... 449
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 450
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 452
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 424
If the warning light turns on ... 424
If you have a flat tire ............. 433
If you lose your keys ............. 451
If you think something is wrong .................................. 420
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 459
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 414
If your vehicle overheats ....... 456
Engine
Compartment ........................ 355
Engine switch ........................ 138
Exhaust gas .......................... 134
Hood...................................... 353
How to start the engine ......... 138
Identification number ............. 465
If the engine will not start ...... 449
Ignition switch........................ 138
Immobilizer system .................76 Overheating .......................... 456
Warning light ......................... 424
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 470
Checking ............................... 363
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 201
Temperature gauge .............. 150
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 150
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 468
Checking ............................... 357
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 201
Warning light ................. 425, 428
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 361
Engine switch........................... 138
Event data recorder ................. 422
Floor mat .................................. 318
Fluid Brake..................................... 364
Washer.................................. 371
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 406
Switch ................................... 159
Wattage................................. 478
Four-wheel drive system
Front-wheel drive control switch.................................. 170
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 406
Switch ................................... 159
Wattage................................. 478
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 97
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ................ 427, 428
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer .............. 427, 428
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Front seats
Adjustment ............................. 45
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 407
Switch ................................... 157
Wattage ................................ 478
Front turn signal lights Lever .................................... 147
Replacing light bulbs ............ 408
Switch ................................... 147
Wattage ................................ 478
Fuel Capacity ............................... 467
Fuel gauge ........................... 150
Fuel pump shut off system ... 421
Gas station information ........ 520
Information ........................... 479
Refueling ................................ 72
Type ..................................... 467
Warning light ........................ 427
Fuel door .................................... 72
Fuel filler door ........................... 72
Fuel pump shut off system .... 421
Fuses Fuses.................................... 393
Locations ...................... 396, 400
Garage door opener box ........ 328
Gas station information .......... 520
Gauges ..................................... 150
Glove box ................................. 296
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............... 262
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 54
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............ 404
Switch ................................... 157
Wattage ................................ 478
High mounted stoplight Replacing ............................. 410 Wattage .................................478
Hill-start assist control ............184
Hood ..........................................353
Hooks Cargo net ..............................327
Deck hooks ...........................321
Shopping bag ........................326
Tie-down cleats .....................322
I/M test.......................................348
Identification Engine ...................................466
Tire ........................................483
Vehicle ..................................465
Ignition switch ..........................138
Illuminated entry system .........294
Immobilizer system....................76
Indicator lights .........................153
Initialization Items to initialize....................494
Inside rear view mirror ..............63
Interior lights Interior lights..........................294
Personal lights.......................295
Switch....................................295
Wattage .................................478
Instrument panel light control ....................................151
Jack Positioning the jack ...............441
Replacing the wheel ..............433
Jack handle ..............................438
Keyless entry..............................32
Keys
Engine switch ........................138
If you lose your keys .............451
Ignition switch........................138
Wireless remote control battery .................................391
Keyless entry...........................32
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 433If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 449If the engine will not start
P. 7 6Engine immobilizer system
P. 452If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 450If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 456If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 451If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 452If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 5Side doors
P. 3 9Access doors
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 459If the vehicle becomes stuck
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 424If a warning light turns on